Thaler
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join:2004-02-02
Encino, CA
| reply to koolman2
Re: Bite me
Strict? I doubt there is a such thing as "too strict" in regards to ad/spyware software. I do computer repairs for people's computers, and about 80-90% of the "computer running too slow" calls are because it's DROWNING in ad/spyware. There's also the uber enjoyment of waiting 10+ minutes on boot, or to run SpyBot installs to remove the gunk from a thouroughly ruined computer.
And what do folks have to say after I've had to sit with a computer for an hour, just trying to get simple spy-removal software installed? They don't have a foggy clue where the software came from, they don't remember agreeing to it, etc. Most computer users (IMHO from repair) are idiots when it comes to these matters, and ad/spyware companies know this. That's why they make up phony warning messages, bury their software in the customer use agreements, and make it insanely hard to uninstall. (or impossible, in some cases)
Ad/Spyware really just need a big label before they install that says:
"CAUTION: Installing our software will cause your system performance to be decreased, are you sure you want to install this?"
If this were to happen...there wouldn't BE any spyware/adware problem. Folks just wouldn't install the stuff knowing that it will destroy the use of their computer. |
